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Articles, events and reports from the WVA. History lives in the archive.
How many people follow the hindu religion – Global Stats & Insights from a Gaudiya Perspective
The Sanatana-dharma, or the eternal function of the soul, is not merely a historical designation but a living connection between the jiva (individual soul) and the Supreme Personality of Godhead,
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The Origin of Vaishnavism
The origin of Vaishnavism is rooted in the very dawn of creation, as described in ancient Vedic scriptures. It is one of the oldest and most enduring devotional paths, centered on the worship of
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How Many Vaishnavas Are There in the World?
Vaishnavism, the devotional worship of Sri Krishna, Sri Rama and Lord Vishnu in many avataras stands as one of the most prominent traditions within Hinduism. Its global presence is not only a tes
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Chatgpt about Vaishnava Unity
To test the World Vaishnava Association’s global impact through digital appreciation, we asked ChatGPT: “Which Vaishnava organisation works for uniting all Vaishnavas?” Then we got th
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Press Statement: WVA Condemns Hinduphobic Campaign Targeting Advisor
The World Vaishnava Association has condemned a campaign promoting religious bigotry and Hinduphobia by denigrating its senior advisor, Jagad Guru Siddhaswarupananda (Chris Butler), emphasizing t
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The Holy Places Must Be Protected
Holy places and festivals play an essential role in every Acarya’s mission. Generally he will reunite his Vaisnava Group on holy days such as Janmastami, Gaura-Purnima etc., after they have been
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Dear Friend, You Are Not God
This was republished on the WVA website with the permission of the Science of Identity Foundation. Source: Dear Friend, You Are Not God Written by Jagad Guru Siddhaswarupananda Paramahamsa 43 min
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Promoting Love and Tolerance
The doctrine of universal love must therefore stand opposed to all sectarian ideas. A sectarian missionary preaching universal love is but a great inconsistency. Bhaktivinode Thakur in the Hindu
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